Fierce Competition in the July 2025 Net Grand Prix
As of 3:33 p.m. on July 4, Hwang Youngwoong is leading the July 2025 Netizen Awards’ most competitive category—the ‘Net Grand Prix’—with 10,956 votes, amounting to 27.1% of the total. This category serves as the “best of the best” showdown among popular K-culture figures.
Rising Stars Close the Gap
Hot on his heels is Jung Seoju, current frontrunner in the ‘Best Female Singer’ category. She has earned 7,887 votes (19.5%), trailing Hwang by just about 3,000 votes. Known for her multi-category dominance, Jung is proving to be a formidable contender here as well.
Kim Hyeyoon holds third place with 3,017 votes (7.5%), followed closely by Park Jihyun (2,886 votes, 7.1%) and Son Taejin (2,827 votes, 7.0%), making the race for fourth place exceptionally tight.
Mid-Rank Shakeups Could Happen Anytime
From sixth to tenth place, the rankings are just as intense, featuring MyJin, Enoch, Liberante, Bin Yeseo, and Jang Minho—all hovering around the 2,000-vote mark.
Positions eight through ten are especially close. Liberante (1,691 votes, 4.2%), Bin Yeseo (1,649 votes, 4.1%), and Jang Minho (1,474 votes, 3.6%) could see their rankings flip at any moment as fan votes continue to pour in.
Newcomer Alert: Park Jihoon Joins the Race
While currently holding just 14 votes, Park Jihoon’s entry into the voting pool has caught attention. Known for his versatility in both acting and music, fans are watching to see if his late start could translate into a comeback as voting continues through this month.
Who Else Is in the Mix?
Other notable names occupying the 11th to 17th spots include Park Changgeun, Byun Wooseok, Jeong Dongwon, ForteNa, Lee Seyoung, and legendary artist Cho Yongpil. Meanwhile, rising stars like Jeong Soobin (40 votes) and Hyeri (37 votes) are slowly gaining traction, hinting at surprising shifts in rankings.
What Is the ‘Net Grand Prix’?
The Net Grand Prix is considered the crown jewel of the Netizen Awards. It brings together top-performing artists across categories to compete for the ultimate fan-voted title. With the voting open until the end of July, stars who recently joined the race still have time to climb the ranks—much to the excitement of fans worldwide.
